Fraternal Day

Fraternal Day is a holiday observed in the United States, particularly associated with Alabama, where it was originally established to promote unity and harmony among different organizations and people. The purpose was to foster goodwill and cooperation across racial, religious, and organizational lines.

Thanksgiving Day in Canada

Thanksgiving Day in Canada is a national holiday dedicated to giving thanks for the harvest and blessings of the past year. The day is marked by family gatherings, feasts, and expressions of gratitude.

Puerto Rico Friendship Day

Puerto Rico Friendship Day is celebrated in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This holiday was officially established in 1964 to honor the cultural, historical, and familial ties between Puerto Ricans and Virgin Islanders.

National Heritage Day

National Heritage Day in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) celebrates the islands’ cultural traditions, historical legacy, and community identity, with a strong emphasis on intergenerational knowledge, storytelling, and heritage preservation.

Liberation Day Yemen

Liberation Day in Yemen commemorates the start of the armed struggle against British colonial rule in South Yemen in 1963, leading to full independence in 1967.

Alaska Day

Alaska Day is a state holiday in Alaska to commemorate the formal transfer of Alaska from Russian to U.S. ownership. This event marked the culmination of the Alaska Purchase and a significant milestone in American history.

National Prayer Day

National Prayer Day in Zambia is officially called the National Day of Prayer, Fasting, Repentance, and Reconciliation. This solemn occasion invites Zambians to reflect, seek divine guidance, and promote unity and moral renewal as a nation.

Diwali

Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is one of the most important and widely celebrated festivals in Hinduism, and it holds significance for Jains, Sikhs, and some Buddhists. Known as the Festival of Lights, it symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.